From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-14 18:30:00

Recent job figures show a decline of 8,000 manufacturing jobs in May, despite Trump’s promises to boost the sector. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer defends the administration’s efforts, citing improvements in the economy. However, concerns persist as only 139,000 jobs were added overall in May, reflecting a slowdown in the sector.

Factory managers express unease over Trump’s tariffs, with one noting that the current “chaos does not bode well for anyone.” Despite promising economic figures, the manufacturing sector continues to shed positions, facing challenges from political promises, economic pressures, and a rapidly evolving workforce landscape. Chavez-DeRemer downplays concerns about AI eliminating white-collar jobs, emphasizing proactive worker training efforts.



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